Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 13, 2024

Thanking your donors is just as important, if not more important than fundraising. Yet many organizations spend a lot of time putting together a fundraising campaign and then treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. Donor retention continues to be a problem. One of many reasons is because people don’t feel appreciated. Prioritizing gratitude and donor relations will help.

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Hands-On Fundraising

AUGUST 13, 2024

Looking for new donors? 5 things to think about So you’re looking for a few good (new) donors, are you? (Isn’t everyone?) Before you start pushing mail out the door or emailing wildly, there are some steps you should take. 1. Before you start: are you caring for your current donors? If you’re not already […] The post Looking for new donors?

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 13, 2024

Explore the pros and cons of dues versus donations for nonprofits. Learn how each approach impacts fundraising, membership engagement and organizational stability. You'll be able to decide which model best suits your nonprofit's needs and goals.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 13, 2024

By Aisha Benson iStockphoto Leaders of nonprofits serving people of color are facing urgent needs and less support. Here are 5 ways foundations can take action to preserve progress and speed racial justice.

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This prompt guide for ChatGPT contains 20+ tested ChatGPT prompts, along with tips on how to use this tool the best way. Nonprofits can engage with ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, refine project plans, and craft compelling narratives for grant proposals.

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AUGUST 13, 2024

Hosting a gala is a fantastic way to raise funds for your cause, but it’s the entertainment that truly makes it memorable. To stand out in the fundraising world, you need to find engaging gala entertainment ideas to captivate your audience and motivate them to continue their relationship with your nonprofit. The best entertainment for a gala will not only enthrall your guests but also promote donor engagement.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the biggest mistakes you see new nonprofits making?” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Losing focus on core mission I have worked in non-profits for over 20 years with a majority of my time spent as an Executive Director. Too often new nonprofits struggle to find their identity.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 13, 2024

Chariot and K2D Strategies released the "2024 DAF Fundraising Report," which showed that DAFs enable donors to give more, and more often.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 13, 2024

Self-care has become a buzzword on social media and in news outlets worldwide—and for good reason. Self-care directly impacts your mental health. With this purpose in mind, GrantWatch helps organizations locate grants providing funding for mental health. Self-care practices can manage stress, lower the risk of illness, and boost energy levels. Equally important, self-care is a powerful way to reconnect with ourselves on a personal level.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 13, 2024

This fight to keep Annunciation House open has drawn media attention to conflicts between religious communities that assist migrants and the goals of political authorities. This fight to keep Annunciation House open has drawn media attention to conflicts between religious communities that assist migrants and the goals of political authorities.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 13, 2024

Want to integrate text messaging into your fundraising strategy? Here are some tips to get started, from planning to execution.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

AUGUST 13, 2024

It’s not easy being a corporate CEO these days. Just look at the recent travails of leaders at high profile companies like Boeing or Disney or Starbucks. They, and many […] The post What Business Leaders Can Learn from the Nonprofit World appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 13, 2024

Every nonprofit needs money, but most people are uncomfortable asking for it and would rather not go into exhaustive detail about how they spend it. This is why fundraisers like grant professionals exist. We understand that most nonprofits’ critical work would be impossible without an endless stream of private and government funding. We know we must make a strong case to get that funding and report on the positive changes we achieved with the funds received.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 13, 2024

@Photo through Deposit Photos Can one page in a study make a difference on its own? Page 35 in Overcoming Psychological Barriers to Giving , a new report from National Center For Family Philanthropy, offers fundraisers key strategies for helping donors move past mental obstacles to making donations. The other 46 pages contain detailed information and tactics — albeit written for the donors, not fundraising professionals — about overcoming the hurdles that prevent them from making con

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Future Fundraising Now

AUGUST 13, 2024

You can have all the facts that support your fundraising offer lined up like an army on the march, but you’ll hardly motivate anyone to give until you reach their hearts. Blame biology. We human beings make virtually all our decisions with our emotions. Then we circle back with our rational minds to either justify the decision or talk ourselves out of it.

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Community Boost

AUGUST 13, 2024

Consider a nonprofit striving to make a real difference but finding traditional marketing tactics like direct mail campaigns and promotional emails falling short. Despite their best efforts, the results are lukewarm, and connections with supporters feel purely transactional. They know something needs to change to truly thrive. Many nonprofits are facing this same challenge in today’s evolving marketing landscape.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 13, 2024

School fundraising is a complex endeavor, requiring a delicate balance of strategy, resources, and community engagement. While many challenges arise, one stands out as the most significant: recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers. A staggering 52% of school fundraising professionals report managing volunteers as their biggest hurdle. Let’s delve into the root causes of this issue and explore practical solutions to bolster your volunteer force.

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Community Boost

AUGUST 13, 2024

As the days get shorter and holiday lights start to sparkle, we find ourselves at that special time of year again—year-end giving season. It’s incredible how quickly the year flies by, isn’t it? For those of us in the nonprofit sector, this isn’t just a season of wrapping up; it’s our prime time to connect with donors when their spirit of giving is at its peak.

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Double the Donation

AUGUST 13, 2024

Collecting data is essential for being able to contact your supporters. From giving habits to communication preferences, every piece of data you gather about your donors can be leveraged to secure gifts, earn long-term support, and expand your donor base. One piece of basic but vital information is demographic data.

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DoJiggy

AUGUST 13, 2024

Pickleball has rapidly gained popularity across various age groups, becoming a favorite sport for many. Its simplicity, low cost, and fun nature make it an excellent choice for fundraising events. Organizing a pickleball fundraising campaign can be a fantastic way to bring communities together while supporting a great cause. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to run a successful pickleball fundraising campaign.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 13, 2024

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Candid

AUGUST 13, 2024

Developing an effective funding strategy is vital to any nonprofit’s ability to sustain or increase its impact. And nonprofit boards play an important role in virtually every organization’s funding strategy. So how does that play out? Too often, nonprofits jump at flashy fundraising tactics (“Let’s host a gala!”) or fall back on conventional wisdom (“Diversification is good!

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